The act of drinking or sipping, especially frequently or in small amounts.
From Latin 'bibere' (to drink) + suffix '-ation'. The Latin root evolved through medieval and modern languages to describe the action of consuming beverages.
This super formal word connects to dozens of everyday drinking words—beer, beverage, and imbibe all share the same Latin root 'bibere,' showing how one ancient word branch split into modern English words.
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